Faribault, Minnesota is a small town located about an hour south of the Minneapolis-St.Paul area. It has a population of 23,352 and offers various public transportation options for its residents. The town is served by Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA), providing both bus and shuttle services to Faribault locals and visitors alike. MVTA operates seven fixed routes within the city that are available Monday through Saturday each week with limited service on Sundays. A Dial-a-Ride program is also available to those who may not be able to use one of the fixed routes. For commuters, Greyhound provides access to larger cities in Minnesota, as well as nationwide service. Additionally, multiple taxi companies are available 24/7 for those needing quick transportation around the city or distance travel outside of Faribault.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Faribault (zip 55021) takes 20.6 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Faribault (zip 55021) get to work:
- 82.7% drive their own car alone
- 9.9% carpool with others
- 3.1% work from home
- 0.5% take mass transit